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Hi I was wondering if you have any suggestions for an ear plug program to be used with a 10 year old boy that gets frequent ear infections due to swimming. He has never worn ear plugs before and I would like to introduce them to him. Can you help me with this?
Hey Keri,
Thank you for your interesting question.
No where in your question do I hear any mention of the boy being On the Autism spectrum. So I am left to believe that he is. The best way to approach his with ear plug assistance is when he is struggling with sensory issues like being on a train or a loud playground. The ear plug smoothing away the annoying sounds will associate for him comfort, and he will be more interested in the future to use it again this time for swimming.
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Answers by Expert:
Paul Johnson
Expertise
All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.
Experience
Diagnosed with AS at age of 47, countless expereinces related to AS.
Journalist and highly self reflective. Two degrees in Psychology.
Conducting two Adult with Asperger's groups. Writer and lecturer in the area.
Organizations
Toastmasters
Autism Society of Minnesota
Loft center for writers
Publications
Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996
Numerous articles
The Love Book-Unpublished
No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished
Education/Credentials
High school diploma-Abraham Lincoln Brooklyn New York
Undergraduate City College of New York B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
Graduate school University of Minnesota M.A. Counseling Psychology
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Volunteer of the years-Mayors Award New York City 1980
Unsung hero in community-Minneapolis 2000
Community service award 2006.
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Many
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